Yeongdong Station began operations as an ordinary station on January 1, 1905 and was newly rebuilt on June 1, 1996. Since beginning, the station has played an important role for traveling to nearby tourism spots such as Muju Gucheong-dong resort, Minjujisan Mountain, Mulhan Valleys, and Yangsan eight sightseeing spots, by carrying over 1,200 tourists a year. In addition, Yongdu Park, spanning over 61,000㎡ in area within a 5-minute walking distance, is great for a rest and a walk that attracts a lot of kindergarten students who visit Yeongdong Station for a train experience.